Casina di Aki is a lovely, ground floor Tuscan villa which stands alone in a little hamlet just a few minutes drive from the medieval town of Monteriggioni and within easy reach of Siena and San Gimingnano.

To the back of the cottage, in a small, private garden there is a pretty pool. The garden is well maintained and provides a perfect place to relax in peace under the warm Tuscan sun. It is completely protected by a wall to one side and a hedge to the other which provide it some privacy from the neighbouring properties.

In one corner of the garden is a little table with two chairs, shaded by a large tree. This is a wonderful spot to dine al fresco. A few steps away is a stone barbeque. The garden is accessed via a gate next to the front door of the villa.

Inside the well restored, stone and terracotta villa there is a large open plan room which is divided into two areas by a huge, original terracotta arch and a couple of steps. Immediately on entering there is a lounge with a fireplace in one corner and a double sofa. To the back of the room is a small bathroom with an open shower with no shower tray.

To the other side of the arch is the dining room. It is furnished with a long, narrow wooden table, with a bench to one side, in traditional Tuscan villa style. The other side of the table has three chairs. Next to it is a sideboard with television. While a cupboard stocked with crockery and glassware rests against the far wall. Plenty of light is provided by the window which looks out to the unpaved hamlet road where an occasional resident car may pass.

On the opposite side of the room from the window is a small dividing wall, which leads into the simple kitchen. It includes gas hobs and a small fridge with no freezer. Throughout villa there are the typical Tuscan villa ceilings of wooden beam with terracotta Tiles.

A door off the dining room leads into the spacious double bedroom, with a window that also looks out to the hamlet road. The room is simply furnished with an iron bed and a wooden double wardrobe. En-suite is a lovely bathroom with a tub that has a handheld shower.

There are other villas around Casina di Aki, however it is in a peaceful position and there is good privacy in the garden.
A main road is not far away, but it cannot be seen, although there may be some traffic noise. This also provides the villa with an excellent position for sightseeing.
There are no views from the property.

Pool Info

The pool is located immediately behind the villa, in a small but pretty, shady garden that is partly walled and partly hedged. The pool area has reasonable privacy thanks to the many plants and tall hedge around it, there are a couple of neighbouring villa who can see from the top floors to the pool area.

To one side of the pool there are a couple of deck chairs shaded by an umbrella. While at the other end are two sunbeds ideal to relax and soak up the warm Tuscan sun, although there are no views. In a corner of the garden is a stone barbeque and a table with chairs to dine al fresco.
The pool is 4x8 metres and 0.9-1.9 metres deep. It is chlorine cleansed with roman steps on one side to enter. It is open from April to September, weather permitting.

The Security Deposit is 300 Euro or equivalent in your own currency. This is collected on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay. Should you or your party cause any damage at the property contact us straight away so that we can help agree a reasonable settlement. Damage does not mean normal usage or wear and tear.Payment method for security deposit: Cash

Weekly linen and bathroom towels:
included - provided by local supplier

Heating, if used: by consumption

Final clean:
included - provided by local supplier

Tourist tax:
1,00 Euro per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply

Baby cot: 1
available on request, no extra cost

High chair: 1
available on request, no extra cost

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The Security Deposit is 300 Euro or equivalent in your own currency. This is collected on your arrival and held by the owner for the duration of your stay. Should you or your party cause any damage at the property contact us straight away so that we can help agree a reasonable settlement. Damage does not mean normal usage or wear and tear.Payment method for security deposit: Cash

Weekly linen and bathroom towels:
included - provided by local supplier

Heating, if used: by consumption

Final clean:
included - provided by local supplier

Tourist tax:
1,00 Euro per person, per night for the first 7 nights, some exemptions apply

Baby cot: 1
available on request, no extra cost

High chair: 1
available on request, no extra cost

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The nearest town is Monteriggioni, 4km away, however there is only a small grocery shop, a couple of restaurants and a café. At the foot of the hilltop town is an excellent café and restaurant called Bar dell'Orso. Castellina Scalo is a larger town, it is 5km away and has a supermarket, pharmacy, petrol station, several restaurants and cafés and a selection of other shops. While 7km away is Colle Val d'Elsa, a large town with a big supermarket and a wide range of amenities.

No it is not possible to arrive early, this is to ensure the villa is fully prepared for your arrival.
To ensure the villa can be prepared for the next guest please depart by 10.00

- Are pool towels supplied?

included - provided by local supplier

- Is there Internet in the villa?

Free Internet via pen drive

- Can we bring an extra person / child that can sleep on an air mattress or not the couch?

No, for fire and safety regulations, and insurance purposes, the maximum number of people indicated on the description cannot be exceeded.
NB: anyone aged 2 or above counts towards the occupancy of the house.

- Can we order a cot and / or high chair?

Please see here if it is possible in your villa. You can order these while completing your booking online, or at a later date by logging into you account.

- Where do I find information about the final cleaning, security deposit and other extra charges?

For complete details about what costs are included and excluded see here

- How much does heating cost in Italy?

Heating is very expensive in Italy. Most properties charge heating by consumption. Please make sure on arrival you are shown the meter so that you can check your spending. Here you can see how heating is charged at your villa.

- Is there a local bike hire place?

For bike hire shops see here, this is not an exhaustive list. On arrival you can check with the property owner for the closest shop.

- Where is the nearest grocery shop?

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- Is it possible to have a Welcome Hamper? if yes, how can we order one?

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- Where is the nearest recommended restaurant?

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- When do I get the directions and keyholder contact?

After paying the balance you will receive the directions. They will also be accessible in your account.
You will also be supplied with a contact number for To Tuscany in case you should have any queries about the property on arrival

- Where do I find the directions?

Once your balance payment has been received you can access the directions from your account.

- Can we book a weekly stay not arriving on Saturday?

From June to end September, it is not possible to change the arrival/departure days. In other seasons it can be considered only for last minute bookings and at the owners discretion. Please contact us for more information or if you have a specific request.

- What is there to do for children in the area?

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